The Osborne EB3, a great Miter Gauge.

On advice from several from you, I’m sins this week the proud owner off a Osborne EB3.I was pleasant surprised when I first saw the box off the Osborne EB3, that looksvery good en promised a lot. When I opened the box, first what noticed me was how ordered the content looks,It looks like it put there with love for the product.When I took out the miter guide, the first ting what surprised me was the heavinessfrom the miter guide, it field like very solid miter gauge.I find that the operation manual is very good and clear, even I couth follow it.To put the Osborne together was no problem and the setup was also easy.It is also great that you can extend the Osborne and when he keep stable.The only thing I did not use is the special tape for on the front off the Osborne.First I think the Osborne looks better without and I think there is a possibility that the wood is gone get damaged. But probably I’m wrong and than we putthe tape on the Osborne.

I’m very happy with my Osborne and I think (when I can do some woodworking)that it’s gone by a great tool, what indispensable for me is on my table saw.I take a lot off photos from my new Osborne, so I can look at it in my bed.

This was my first little review on LJ, I hope that you LJ’s are a little gentle with me :-)

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Schummie, Thanks for the review….Woodcraft had these on sale over the weekend..two days only, so I ordered one myself. I have not got it yet but look forward to trying it out….I have read several great reviews over it. Congrats on the new Gage…hope you feel well enough to use it VERY soon !!!!

schummie , glad you got your guide ,now you can have some fun !God willing , your shop will be just as clutered as the rest of them .and thank you miterguy for helping get this to him through all the international hoops !enjoy my friend !

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Definitely a candidate for the “cleanest shop award”. I’m happy to have you as one of our customers. I would suggest that you put the abrasive sandpaper material on the front of the fence. It functions to stabilize the wood and really keeps it from “creeping” when you make the cut. It won’t scratch the workpiece but it will help ensure that the cut is smooth as glass. Take care to keep it up about a sixteenth from the bottom of the fence so the aggregate does not scratch that beautiful saw table.Best of luck Schummie. Let the sawdust fly.David

Schummie, thanks for the review. I’ve been singing the praises of the Osborne miter gauge and I don’t even own one. I just use one in a friend’s shop making toys for tots. And it is rock solid, I agree. By the way, I held the picture of your TS top up close and was sure I saw my reflection ;>)

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Hey Schummie,Goden Dag,I know that your country has little in the way of woodworking stores as we found out in Hasselt and up north near the Den Helder Naval Base. Most of the equipment is imported and at a high price.Enjoy your new toy as it will be a great assistance to you and hope you feel better soon.Very good review and great pictures.Welcome to LJ’s…the best site to enhance your woodworking skills and knowledge.